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sue purver

What Oil??

Posted by sue purver on March 18, 2010 at 7:16pm — 1 Comment

Dave Hardman

A quick update

Posted by Dave Hardman on March 14, 2010 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Pringles

Convertable roof cleaning

Posted by Pringles on March 14, 2010 at 6:36am — 2 Comments

Dave Hardman

E36 aero front bumper wanted

Posted by Dave Hardman on March 13, 2010 at 5:17pm — 2 Comments

Michael Lucas

WTB: Bavaria shop manual

Posted by Michael Lucas on March 12, 2010 at 5:41pm

Dave Hardman

Your BMW imortalised forever

Posted by Dave Hardman on March 12, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Ken (Scottish Regional Rep)

Talking your cars language

Posted by Ken (Scottish Regional Rep) on March 2, 2010 at 12:00pm

christopher jones

heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp

Posted by christopher jones on February 24, 2010 at 7:59pm — 5 Comments

 

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now how long do u think the e46 will be sitting for?lol
3 minutes ago
here is one for BMW owners... i have previously used this guy for bmw parts...(2nd hand) prices are fair based in birmingham address is walford rd sparkhill birmingham 01217739033
14 minutes ago
any suggestions? are the ebay chips any good? a friend of mine told me that even with the add on chips, to get optimal gain u stil have to re map it..is that true?
39 minutes ago
BMW filters are made by Filtran, and have extra internal bracing so they don't collapse in on themself. Your gearbox uses Esso ATF LT 71141 fluid, which can substitute for AMSOIL Universal Synthetic ATF Castrol Import MV ATF Exxon Superflo ATF K…
1 hour ago
cool ok cheers ken, Ill buy a BMW one and give it to him. I did still have my concerns even though he assured me it would be ok. I dont get paid till next friday so service will be the week after but ill be sure to let you know how it goes! Think…
1 hour ago
I would by the filter yourself, I don't doubt he knows what he is doing, but I have seen the consequences of using a non BMW filter and it isnt pretty. The aftermarke filter collapses in on itself and starves the gearbox of oil. For £20 is worth the…
1 hour ago
hi Ken, I did ask about that. He said that they still use an aftermarket filter but they put a clip on the end of the pick up hole which stops it sucking up to the case? I thought they collapsed in on itself rather than suck up against the sump? D…
1 hour ago
Do make sure they use the proper filter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 hour ago
i was so so chuffed when he thought the gb was prob fine. He recons its a bit clogged and needs a service and on top of that I have been rushing it a bit. Cant wait to get it in for the service.
2 hours ago
Fingers crossed :)
2 hours ago
Hi everyone, Just a little update! Took the car to an automatic gearbox specialist today. Rolled up and they seemed very helpful. Proper good old mechnic bloke who knew his stuff. He has worked on loads of ZF's before and even had a 4wd version in…
2 hours ago
Hi Richard. No its completely temp related at the moment so can still collect the tranny. When cruising its fine. Doesnt run rough when cruising, just underpowered. Prob get a new MAF before then. I think I will try cleaning the MAF then if it stil…
2 hours ago
Pamela Thank you to everyone who let me use their pictures on our facbook page http://ning.it/aRGGmM
2 hours ago
Just thought I would mention that its my birthday in June and if anyone is stuck about what to buy me this will do nicely.
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Pamela left a comment for SSChin
2 hours ago
On its way:)
3 hours ago
Stuart Buchanan and Richard are now friends
3 hours ago
Hi, would like a large if you got one left. Cheers Stuart 46, Catherine St Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7QT
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E36 Please use the link above to see a full list of My Motiv members who own E36s
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Mark Isaac

Fixed it 1 Reply

I've finally fixed the radiator on the E39 :-) after 3 and half months of sitting in the garage now my E46 is in there waiting for me to repair the rust

Started by Mark Isaac in General chat. Last reply by subly 2 minutes ago.

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Products and services. 5 Replies

We are currently building a products and services listings section and if anybody can recommend any companies please let us know. The new area can be found here.There will also be a category for free…

Started by MY MOTIV in My Motiv. Last reply by subly 13 minutes ago.

subly

e39 525d sport airfilter 8 Replies

hi, just wanted your opinion on weather it is best to leave the standard airfiler in my new 525d m sport or get something similar to the one i have had previously a kudos airfilter?would i realy see…

Tagged: airfilter, sport, 525d, e39

Started by subly in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by subly 38 minutes ago.

Andrew Skinner

e38 Gearbox issues - Slow shifting 10 Replies

Wondering if anyone can shed some light on a little problem I have,My auto box seems to shift up the gears fine albeit a little jerky sometimes, the problem is when I slow down.If i slow down quickly…

Started by Andrew Skinner in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by Ken (Scottish Regional Rep) 1 hour ago.

Andrew Skinner

E38 728i Stalls then underpowered. 8 Replies

Ok im a little bit stumped (easy i know! no jokes please ha) I have one little last problem to sort out on my e38 to make it perfect.Everynow and then (most commonly when driving it very lightly) the…

Started by Andrew Skinner in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by Andrew Skinner 2 hours ago.

Ron (Anglian Regional Rep)

The Car - BMW E46 M3 V8 GTR 1 Reply

BMW (E46) M3 GTR, based on FIA spec. bodyshell (Chassis Number 00025), supplied new and caged-up direct from BMW Motor Sport, Munich. - Likely to be the only V8 GTR converted to right hand drive wo…

Started by Ron (Anglian Regional Rep) in Motorsport. Last reply by Mark Brown - RetroBeemer 2 hours ago.

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My Motiv T- Shirts 19 Replies

If anyone is interested in having a My Motiv T- Shirt sent to them, then please let us know. We have 3 left.2 medium.1 large.

Started by MY MOTIV in My Motiv. Last reply by Niki 3 hours ago.

damien acott

e34 exhaust and air filter

hi im after a e34 m5 exhaust an a nice sounding air filter both for a e34 1995 525i sport so if any one has got any or know where i can get cheap please let me know  

Started by damien acott in Need help or advice? Post your questions here. 4 hours ago.

damien acott

e34 exhaust and air filter

hi im after a e34 m5 exhaust and a nice air filter please

Started by damien acott in Wanted (SOON TO BE MOVED) 9 hours ago.

Josh

how to improve acceleration 11 Replies

hi i have a bmc induction kit cat back exhaust what can i do to imrpove the acceleration? it does 0-60 in bout 8 seconds but it doesnt seem very quick pulling away any thoughts please leave thanks.

Started by Josh in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by Josh 20 hours ago.

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